Amber Warnock-Estrada-Contributor

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May, 2024
BA in Screenwriting. Byline with The Best War Games, Downright Creepy, and GCU Esports.
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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About Amber Warnock-Estrada

Amber Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found their love for video game journalism through their background in live esports broadcasting. Amber has a BA in Screenwriting from Grand Canyon University.

Favorite Games

Favorites are a hard question for anyone, but Hades manages to barely edge out the other top contenders for Amber's favorite game. Amber's runner ups are Hollow Knight and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they also share fond memories with the Persona and Fire Emblem series.

Industry Focus

Amber arrived at journalism after a long background exploring other artistic avenues, which has left them with quite the breadth of knowledge. Their focus among video games includes RPGs, fighting games, Roguelikes, and more.

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Civilization 7's newly-introduced Ages have been the subject of some debate, but the change of pace Ages create could ultimately be for the best.

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Civilization 7 Brings Back an Age-Old Strategy for One Leader

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Civilization 7: Antiquity Age Explained

Civilization 7 takes place across three Ages that establish the pace of the game, with the Antiquity Age marking the beginning of civilization itself.

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Why You Should Get into Fighting Games in 2025

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Marvel Rivals uses team-ups to represent character relationships through gameplay, and they could be the key to future additions and balance patches.

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In a The Best War Games Interview, NetMarble Neo division director Hyun-il Jang discusses the narrative and gameplay of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Deserves its Own Version of Persona's Most Iconic Spin-Offs

Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of the most acclaimed games of last year, and it deserves to inherit one of Persona's most iconic spin-off series.

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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Classes Explained

In an interview with The Best War Games, a Game of Thrones: Kingsroad dev explains the design inspirations behind the open-world action RPG's three classes.

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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Dev Talks Recreating Iconic Characters in a New Story

In a The Best War Games interview, a Game of Thrones: Kingsroad dev details how the team has recreated iconic characters and woven them into a new story.

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One Zelda Villain Deserves the Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf Treatment

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's compelling take on Ganondorf shows that another villain should be the next in line to receive an overhaul.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct April
What to Expect From the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in April

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be the subject of a Nintendo Direct in April, and the original Switch may hold the key to the content of this presentation.

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Marvel Rivals' Pick Rates Can Be Deceiving

Marvel Rivals allows players to view pick rates for any hero in the game thanks to the Hero Hot List, but it has a few tricky details to keep in mind.

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Marvel Rivals: The Thing and Human Torch Release Date Prediction

Marvel Rivals will release The Thing and The Human Torch as its next playable heroes, but developers have yet to announce a definitive release date.

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Now that she's had a gameplay reveal trailer unveiled, Capcom has provided a clearer picture of what Mai will look like in Street Fighter 6.

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The 2025 Monster Manual will feature many monsters that return from previous editions, but a new addition could rival the game's most formidable foe.

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Marvel Snap's Latest Update Should Be Just the Beginning for Card Acquisition

Marvel Snap recently released a major patch which addressed card acquisition, but this should only be the first step towards a long-term solution.

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Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Content will be a Tough Act to Follow, By Design

Marvel Rivals has hit the ground running, building on its successful Season 0 with an ambitious and content-packed Season 1. This update introduces a wealth of new features, beginning with The Fantastic Four as central protagonists. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman are already available, while The Thing and The Human Torch will join later, pushing the game’s roster to 37 heroes—nearly rivaling Overwatch 2. Adding four heroes in one season sets a high bar for future updates, though developers have clarified that Season 1’s size is intentionally double that of future seasons.

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Marvel Rivals Reveals How Often Fans Can Expect New Heroes
Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Content will be a Tough Act to Follow, But That's Okay

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